Defeat to Fluminense has complicated Gremio’s game once and for all, as they see their place in the Copa Libertadores lost on a sad farewell night in front of their own fans.
December 3
2025
– 00:27
(Updated at 00:27)
On Tuesday evening (2), Fluminense achieved an important 2-1 victory over Gremio, at the Arena Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The hero of the confrontation was Sotildo. Finally, the former Gremio player became frustrated, scoring both goals for Rio, taking Tricolor das Laranjeiras closer to qualifying directly for the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
Gremio still responded to Andre’s goal, but were unable to avoid defeat in front of their own fans in their final home game of the season.
The G8 is increasingly distant from Gremio
The result had a direct impact on Gremio’s ambitions. After the final whistle, defender Wagner Leonardo did not hide his frustration and demanded more precision from the team in crucial moments. With this setback, the dream of reaching the qualification zone for the pre-Libertadores tournament became more difficult, and the farewell atmosphere in the Arena was disappointing for the fans of Rio Grande do Sul.
-We really wanted to get the three points. I think if we had been more efficient we could have gotten out. I will continue to see the goal (first goal). “Now we are watching the round so that if we have a chance, we can do our best against Sport,” the defender said.
Gremio believes that their chances of qualifying for the Libertadores are declining
With 46 points in tenth place, Gremio faces the risk of falling further in the table as the round progresses. The scenario of continuing to dream of the pre-Libertadores has become increasingly far-fetched: São Paulo’s victory over Inter on Wednesday (3) in Vila Belmiro should end once and for all the possibility of forming the Group of Eight for the Gauchos.
In the final round of the Brazilian League, Tricolor will have to face Sport – who have already been relegated – on Sunday (7), at 4pm, away from home.